Private detectives
I’m watching BondiPlus while putting up the Christmas tree. Rachel is hosting. We need to see more of her, as she really comes into her own in this role. The subject is private detectives and – what else – their role in tracking down evidence of adultery.
The most amusing comment so far, from the lips of a private detective: “Mhux dejjem johorgu soddisfatti l-klijenti.” “Ghaliex, Joe?” “Ghax mhux dejjem insibu evidenza tal-infedelta.”
I imagined it would have been the other way round. But some people just want to be proved right, whatever the cost to their home and happiness. They’re the polar opposite of those other people who refuse to believe the facts that are staring them in the face, because they want to protect their home and happiness at all costs.
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Daphne – I thought you would comment on the great news about Renzo Piano being commissioned for City Gate and the opera house site. Great news that Piano is back, and finally it would make the Palace accessible to visitors, once Parliament moves out.
[Daphne – I want to write a proper article about it, not just a post. I have been listening to some anti arguments, as well as those in favour. Also, I need to dig out an article I had written about the original project, back in 1990. Coincidentally, I was sorting through old magazines this morning, and found the relevant file.]
I once paid €1800 and got nothing out of it. was I stupid? Definitely!
[Daphne – There’s nothing a Maltese private detective can do that you can’t do yourself, and my view about this has been reinforced by watching tonight’s show. Indeed, many of us would probably be able to do the work better, given the level of intelligence of some of these people. I may have misheard, but apparently the official licence is for a private guard, which allows you to do some kind of private investigation as well – which means that any bonehead bouncer from Poxx Bar in Paceville can call himself a private detective and trail you, should your wife pay him to do so.]
Oh God, the Piano plans… I just hope he will not pursue his traditional approach to architecture. Take a look at his portfolio!
I was following the program while surfing the net, till a while ago . Rachel is becoming ‘aggressive’ like her mentor.
BTW : I think I heard the inspector mention a ‘private investigator’ who did not have a license issued by the Police Commissioner , and that he had given his services to a private company , and subsequently was jailed . Pity that no one elaborated that the same person appeared on Bondi Plus some time before, telling us that he left The Brotherhood and showed us a footage of their ceremonies and told us what happens at Villa Blye and Sei Sette. I never saw a man trembling like he did on that program.
Mario Debono was right five days ago when he wrote ” Even you cant deny the Old Boy Network in Malta and the existence of the Masunerija. Its there, it exists, and transcends political and business barriers. I daresay some bloggers in this blog form part of it. I’m sorry John, you are partly right.”
[Daphne – In what way was Rachel aggressive? Did she take out an axe and threaten anyone? She was interviewing those people, not chatting them up.]
About the Renzo Piano project. Huge name, totally great idea, totally wrong timing. It’s not as if the country doesn’t have other priorities now is it? And the countries’ finances aren’t really that great, let’s be honest. If we really have to have new Houses of Parliament, renovate St Elmo, and transfer them there. The place could do with a new lick of paint.
@ Daphne : Agreed , that’s what we need : journalists who ask pertinent questions.
Indeed a piano piano project,it ever there was one!Hopefully,this time round it will be finalised!
Re Bondi Plus….Rachel….any time!!!As you hinted,she has both charm and brains!! Her attitude was pleasant to watch and she gave ample time for those in the panel to air their views…without interruptions!!!
Yepp, never watch the programme myself nowadays but got your same comments about Rachel from my mother, who said she enjoyed being allowed – for a change – the opportunity to hear what the guests had to say without their being interrupted all the time. I must remember to ask her to send me a message the next time Rachel’s hosting…..
An’ I guess it’s about time for BondiMinus!! Sorry Lou. Have a break! ;o)))
Re: But some people just want to be proved right, whatever the cost to their home and happiness.
Did not watch the programme, but I guess it would be because the people concerned just know it in themselves that their partner was cheating but were disappointed with the lack of evidence.
[Daphne – Why would anyone need evidence? We have no divorce, still less divorce in which the woman wins more of her husband’s property if he’s cheated on her.]
@ Daphne
I do not think divorce has much to do with it. Many partners reaction when asked directly if they are cheating is to say “you are imagining things” or “you are mad” even if it is true. We all know of such cases. That is why evidence is felt to be needed. But if the relationship is at that stage it is probably already time to call it a day, if you ask me.
[Daphne – That’s why I asked why they insist on evidence. It’s not going to help matters, either way. If you feel like that, then evidence or no evidence, it has to be addressed.]
Instead of watching Bondi+ you should have watched this
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20081202/local/when-the-moon-hits-your-eyes-like-last-night
See what happens when one betrayed, one looses his head (or one’s necklace)!
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20081203/local/diamond
I suppose few realise what an untapped source of business we have which can be driven by divorce. Think of all the lawyers busy earning huge amounts which they spend on houses, yachts, new offices, drinks etc ( commonly called the multiplier effect). Just what we need for the coming recession! :)
Some go to prvate detectives to check on a possible adulterous partner, others go to fortune tellers. What a bizarre world!
[Daphne – If women had more to keep them busy, they wouldn’t do either.]
@ Sybil : others commit suicide , and others grab their favorite weapon…..and others keep working till late and others continue watching football while their wives are on a yacht with another married man. Indeed it’s a bizarre world.
Is divorce the solution? I seriously doubt it because people like what is ‘forbidden’.
@ D Fenech: they must be stinking rich ! {: )
Sybil Thursday, 4 December 1622hrs
Some go to prvate detectives to check on a possible adulterous partner, others go to fortune tellers. What a bizarre world!
[Daphne – If women had more to keep them busy, they wouldn’t do either.]
In that case Maltese men and women are lazy so and sos with not enough to keep them busy, because from what I have been led to believe, both men and women consult fortune tellers and in equal numbers too.